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Lisandro Martinez defends refereeing ahead of Argentina's quarter-final

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 12:40 PM

Last updated Jul 11, 2026

Lisandro Martinez defends refereeing ahead of Argentina's quarter-final
Summary

Lisandro Martinez, the Manchester United defender, spoke to the media ahead of Argentina's quarter-final match against Switzerland in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He dismissed allegations of refereeing bias amid controversy from Argentina's Round of 16 win over Egypt, where VAR played a critical role. Martinez emphasized his focus on performance and praised the officiating. Argentina has reached the quarter-finals after competing in five matches, with Martinez starting four and contributing significantly, including a goal and an assist in earlier rounds. As the team prepares for Switzerland, he acknowledged their merits and potential threats.

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  • •Martinez is a key player for Argentina in the World Cup.
  • •Argentina defeated Egypt 3-2 in the Round of 16.
  • •Martinez called refereeing excellent despite criticism from Egyptian players.
  • •Argentina faces Switzerland after defeating Colombia in the Round of 16.
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  • 5:10 AMYahoo Sports — Lisandro Martinez helps Argentina reach World Cup semi-final
  • 12:40 PMYahoo Sports — Lisandro Martinez: United star’s bold take on World Cup refereeing
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Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has reached the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup following Argentina’s dramatic 3-1 win over Switzerland on Saturday, 11 July. The left-footed defe...

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Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has played a key role in Argentina’s run to the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Butcher was a first-team regular for the Red Devils in the...

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